2008 has been a huge year for data backup. The editors of SearchDataBackup have compiled the 10 biggest data backup tips of 2008 in one place for your convenience.

2008 has been a huge year for data backup. Budgets are being cut, but the amount of data being backed up keeps growing. New trends like data deduplication make it tough to separate the hype from the facts. We've collected our top 10 backup tips from the past year, organized for your convenience. For more great tips for busy backup professionals, check out our backup tips section, which is constantly being updated.

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